Lakeside Pods

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Spacious grass pitches (added by manager 28 jun 2022)
Area for pods (added by manager 13 sep 2021)
Pitches (added by manager 13 oct 2021)

  • Glamping pods overlooking Stithians Reservoir in Cornish countryside
  • The Eden Project a 50-minute drive; Falmouth shops 20 minutes
  • Next-door to a pub and lakeside walks; beach within 20 minutes’ drive
Set on the edge of Stithians Reservoir, Lakeside Pods provide a smashing base for exploring Cornwall. Why? Well, they’re handily located equidistant from both the north and south coasts, with Redruth, Helston and Truro all within 30 minutes’ drive. The cute, wooden glamping pods are all fitted out with double glazing and are well insulated to keep you warm and cosy all year around. An added comfort is a heater for a blast of warmth when you get back from a blustery stomp along the beach. Sleeping arrangements involve a super-comfy double bed with a small pull-down sofa bed suitable for two young kids. Cups, plates and cutlery are included, but – just like camping – you will need to bring anything else that you may need. Handy stuff to make your life easier include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a fridge to keep your goodies cool, and a smart TV with Freeview for chilling in the evening or on an occasional rainy day (this is Cornwall, after all). Outside, a barbecue, table and deck chairs are provided, just the spot for chilling and watching the world waft past. In the shower block, there’s a washing-up area as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer (coin operated) if your clothes need a spruce up. If you want to spark up the barbecue, pick up supplies in Redruth (10 minutes’ drive) but you should know that there is an award-winning, lakeside pub right next door, serving delicious food and a cracking pint – and it’s just a short stumble back to your comfy pod.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
RV sites 10
Travel trailer sites 10
Open all year
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • The park only allows dogs up to 30kg.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Electricity is metered on site at ÂŁ0.12 per kWh via ÂŁ1 coin-operated meter.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lakeside Pods

Menherion

Stithians Lake

Redruth

Cornwall

England

TR16 6NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.18907°N
-5.21097°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Post Office and Stores
3.6 km Post Office and Stores
3.6 km Rame Cross
Rail
5 km Redruth Rail Station
6.6 km Camborne Rail Station
7.4 km Penryn Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
10.4 km Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing
10.7 km Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
23 km Penzance Airport
32.3 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
34 km Land's End St Just Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Cyclists gather around please, as you’re in pole position here for pedalling to the ruined mine at The Great Flat Lode (10 minutes’ cycle) or whizzing along Bissoe Cycle Trail (10 minutes). And walkers, you’re in luck too, as Stithians Reservoir is (literally) on your doorstep and is ringed by a hike through woodland and heath. To hit up the Cornish coast, head north to Portreath beach (20 minutes’ drive) for harbourside walks and bodyboarding, or turn south to Falmouth for a swim off the sandy, Blue Flag beach at Gyllyngvase (both 20 minutes). Watersports buffs should have a go at surfing on Towan Beach (40 minutes) or hire a dinghy from Mylor Yacht Harbour (25 minutes) to get out on the Carrick Roads estuary. And what about Cornwall’s real big-hitting attractions? The Eden Project (55 minutes) is worthy of a day’s trip to see all the madcap art installations and rare plants in glass biodomes. At Land’s End Landmark Attraction (an hour) you can pose for selfies at the iconic signpost, while The Lost Gardens of Heligan (55 minutes) are open for romantic strolls amid wonderful plantings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Portreath 9.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Maenporth 11 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Swanpool 11 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthtowan 11.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Gyllyngvase 11.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.8 km

National Seal Sanctuary 10.5 km

Trebah Garden 11.1 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.4 km

Flambards 11.4 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 5.7 km

Glendurgan Garden 11.1 km

Godolphin 11.6 km

Trelissick Garden 12.9 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CARCLEW 8.1 km

ENYS 8.2 km

PENJERRICK 9.6 km

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 9.9 km

Hell's Mouth 10.3 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024)

    Newquay, England 30 km

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)

    Par, England 38.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Lakeside Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakeside Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakeside Pods? Cyclists gather around please, as you’re in pole position here for pedalling to the ruined mine at The Great Flat Lode (10 minutes’ cycle) or whizzing along Bissoe Cycle Trail (10 minutes). 
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  • When can I check in and check out of Lakeside Pods?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Pods? From $34.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.